State Fair food vs. Fiesta food

Our favorites go head to head.

By Julie Ruff, mySA.com

on October 15, 2013 11:53 AM

Photo: San Antonio Express-News

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Battle of the street foods

The State Fair of Texas ends Oct. 20, which means there are just days left to savor its culinary delights. San Antonians who visited the fair this year may have been reminded of the food we look forward to ever year in April at various Fiesta events. But which is better? Click ahead to see State Fair food go head to head, or stick to stick as the case may be, with Fiesta food. If we were comparing hats, Fiesta would already be ahead. less

The State Fair of Texas ends Oct. 20, which means there are just days left to savor its culinary delights. San Antonians who visited the fair this year may have been reminded of the food we look forward to ever ... more

The State Fair of Texas ends Oct. 20, which means there are just... Photo-5323758.72137 - San Antonio Express-News

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Food vendor Hans Meueller serves its famous sausage at its Tent of Bavarian Delights at the State Fair of Texas. But where's the stick?

Food vendor Hans Meueller serves its famous sausage at its Tent of Bavarian Delights at the State Fair of Texas. But where's the stick?

Food vendor Lone Star Roudhouse won this year's Most Creative award at the State Fair of Texas for its deep fried Thanksgiving dinner, which includes homemade stuffing, diced roasted turkey and a zesty orange cranberry sauce with gravy. less

Food vendor Lone Star Roudhouse won this year's Most Creative award at the State Fair of Texas for its deep fried Thanksgiving dinner, which includes homemade stuffing, diced roasted turkey and a zesty orange ... more

State Fair of Texas attendees formed long lines in front of food vendor Vandalay Ind. to score one of its award-winning deep fried jambalaya balls. Jambalaya is great comfort food, but it can't hold a candle to this Fiesta classic ... less

State Fair of Texas attendees formed long lines in front of food vendor Vandalay Ind. to score one of its award-winning deep fried jambalaya balls. Jambalaya is great comfort food, but it can't hold a candle to ... more

State Fair of Texas attendees formed long lines in front of food... Photo-5257136.72137 - San Antonio Express-News

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It's not Fiesta without a gordita or two.

Winner: Gorditas

It's not Fiesta without a gordita or two.

Winner: Gorditas

It's not Fiesta without a gordita or two. Winner: Gorditas Photo-4528703.72137 - San Antonio Express-News

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Food vendor Taste of Cuba won this year's Best Taste award at the State Fair of Texas for its deep fried Cuban roll, which includes slow-cooked pork shoulder, chopped ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and a secret sauce. less

Food vendor Taste of Cuba won this year's Best Taste award at the State Fair of Texas for its deep fried Cuban roll, which includes slow-cooked pork shoulder, chopped ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and a secret ... more

Maria's Tortillas: The consistently long line for these buttered tortillas with cheddar cheese and salsa says everything.

Winner: Maria's Tortilla's, without a doubt

Maria's Tortillas: The consistently long line for these buttered tortillas with cheddar cheese and salsa says everything.

Winner: Maria's Tortilla's, without a doubt

Maria's Tortillas: The consistently long line for these... Photo-4528705.72137 - San Antonio Express-News

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It was close, but Fiesta food takes the funnel cake - 4 to 3 with one tie. The State Fair has an impressive number of fried foods, but Fiesta vendors will put anything on a stick, fried or otherwise. OK, we might be a little biased when it come to food. If you missed the state fair this year, Fiesta is right around the corner and could be expanded to 18 days. More time to enjoy your favorite street foods.

What are your favorites at the State Fair and Fiesta? Disagree with this food fight? Leave a comment below. less

It was close, but Fiesta food takes the funnel cake - 4 to 3 with one tie. The State Fair has an impressive number of fried foods, but Fiesta vendors will put anything on a stick, fried or otherwise. OK, we ... more

Photo: Robin Jerstad, For The San Antonio Express-News

It was close, but Fiesta food takes the funnel cake - 4 to 3 with... Photo-4504178.72137 - San Antonio Express-News